Save Rock and Roll

Hiatus over, the Chicago pop-punk band is back and providing a needed outlet for fans who want the maximum-volume shout-alongs, wicked wordplay, and stadium- and soul-filling guitar attacks that only Fall Out Boy can bring. And there’s an emotional stake involved, as bassist Pete Wentz shared on his blog. “*Save Rock and Roll* is a personal statement for the band…because at the end of the day, rock and roll saved us.” “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” sets the table; now get ready to dig in.

This month's album releases reviewed by the Evening Standard's music critics

Check out our album review of Artist's Save Rock and Roll on Rolling Stone.com.

Save Rock and Roll is a clutch of infectious melodies constrained by a dense commercial shell.

<p>They might be older, but there's not much sign of encroaching adulthood on emo heroes Fall Out Boy's comeback record, writes <strong>Dave Simpson</strong></p>

Album Reviews: Fall Out Boy - Save Rock And Roll